Sanford Health Fargo is the first hospital in North Dakota to participate in the Hospital at Home program.
Hospital at Home gives patients the ability to transfer from the hospital to their home while continuing to receive care. Patients who are admitted to the emergency room or an inpatient unit and qualify for Hospital at Home can receive IVs, antibiotics, medications, treatments and ongoing care and observation from home until they are eligible for discharge.
The program includes two in-person caregiver visits a day from a nurse or community paramedic, as well as daily virtual visits with a provider using a TytoCare device. Transportation is provided if patients need diagnostic tests at the hospital.
Benefits for patient recovery
“Hospital at Home has a chance to be a real game changer for our patients. We are dedicated to ensuring high-quality care is accessible to all patients, regardless of their location or health challenges,” said Susan Jarvis, Sanford Fargo chief operating officer.
“Hospital at Home provides many benefits, such as more comfort, better sleep and greater independence with clothing, food and environment. This program also leads to less hospital-acquired infections, shorter hospitalizations and lower readmission rates. Sanford Health is committed to addressing rural health care challenges and providing high-quality, affordable care to everyone in our communities.”
The admitting provider and care team will assess each patient for eligibility in the Hospital at Home program. To qualify, patients must:
- Live within 25 miles of Sanford Medical Center Fargo
- Be at least 18 years old
- Complete initial assessments at the medical center
- Have a diagnosis and care plan that can be safely provided at home
- Be comfortable using a TytoCare device
- Be able to move safely within their home
- Be able to follow home care instructions
It is recommended that patients have a caregiver in the home when joining the program.
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